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anthems

/ˈænθəmz/

anthems is the plural of anthem.

anthems is the third-person singular simple present indicative of anthem.

Meaning of anthem

Noun

anthem (plural anthems)

  1. (archaic) Antiphon.
  2. A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric.
    • The school's anthem sang of its many outstanding qualities, and it was hard to keep a straight face while singing.
  3. A hymn of praise or loyalty.
    • The choir sang a selection of Christmas anthems at the service just before the big day.
  4. (informal) A very popular song or track.
    • In May 2000, they even finally cracked the UK top ten when they teamed up with Paul Van Dyk on the trance anthem "The Riddle"...2003, Peter Buckley, The rough guide to rock

See all 5 meanings of anthem

Phrases with anthems

Questions about anthems

What is anthems the plural of?
Anthems is the plural of anthem.
How do you pronounce anthems?
Anthems is pronounced /ˈænθəmz/.

Words near anthems in the dictionary

  1. anthemises
  2. anthemless
  3. anthemlike
  4. anthemoid
  5. anthemol
  6. anthems
  7. anthemwise
  8. anther
  9. antheral
  10. antheraxanthin
  11. anthered

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